Ohio Ecological Food & Farm Association (OEFFA) EVENTS CALENDAR

Granville, OH

Sunday, July 28, 2013
10 a.m.

OEFFA's Education and Certification boards of directors will meet.

Contact OEFFA with any questions or to request a meeting agenda.

Denison University
Granville, OH

Contact:
Mary Ida Compton / (513) 561-1205 /

Carol Goland / (614) 421-2022 /

Beavercreek, OH

Friday, July 26, 2013 through Sunday, July 28, 2013

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Featuring a variety of vendors and keynote speakers:
--Doug Tallamy, author of “Bringing Nature Home”
--David Fitzsimmons, award winning free-lance photographer and author of “Animals of Ohio’s Ponds and Vernal Pools”
--Judy Burris
--Wayne Richards.

Breakout session speakers will be:
--David Brandenburg
--Terry Fredrich
--Don Geiger
--Andrew Gibson
--Bob Henn
--John Howard
--Janet Creamer Martin
--Macy Reynolds

Friday afternoon and Sunday morning field trips will be offered to round out the weekend.

Bergamo Conference Center, Beavercreek, OH

Contact:
Barb Stigler / 513-675-9345 /

http://www.midwestnativeplants.org

Chagrin Falls, OH

Sunday, July 28, 2013
2 - 3:30pm

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Messenger Century Farm and the road that it is on are named after the original owners of the land. The Messenger family produced maple syrup on the farm in the early 1800s and that tradition is carried on by the current owners. In addition to maple syrup, the farm specializes in hay and blueberries grown utilizing irrigation from a spring fed pond. A conservation easement with the Western Reserve Land Conservancy protects the property in perpetuity. Join this tour to see a farm rich in history and where draft horses are used for farm work. Sponsored by the Coalition of Ohio Land Trusts and the Western Reserve Land Conservancy. This tour is free and open to the public.

Directions: The farm is located near the intersection of Rte. 44 and Rte. 422. From Rte. 422, take Rte. 44 N. Turn left on E. Washington St. and travel approximately 0.8 miles. Turn right on County Rd. 31/ Messenger Rd. and travel approximately 1.2 miles. The farm is on the left.

Messenger Century Farm, 17098 Messenger Rd., Chagrin Falls, OH 44023

Contact:
Bill and Dee Belew / 440-543-4513 /

Chagrin Falls, OH

Sunday, July 28, 2013
4 - 5:30pm

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Lou and Savery Rorimer of Snake Hill Farm raise organic Belted Galloway beef, chickens, and
a variety of seasonable vegetables. They also produce maple syrup on the farm’s managed woodlands. Certified organic since 1996, the Rorimers sell their products through the North Union Farmers’ Markets. Located in a secluded valley by the Chagrin River, the farm is named after the winding road known to locals as "Snake Hill." The farm, which has been in the family for 100 years, is protected in perpetuity by a conservation easement with the Western Reserve Land Conservancy. Join this tour to see a diversified organic farm and to learn about conservation easements. Sponsored by the Coalition of Ohio Land Trusts and the Western Reserve Land Conservancy. This tour is free and open to the public.

Directions: Snake Hill Farm is located about 11 miles southwest of Messenger Century Farm, near the intersection of Rte. 306 and Rte. 422. From Rte. 422, take the Rte. 306/Chillicothe Rd. exit and travel south. When you see a white church on your left, turn right on Bainbridge Rd. and travel west for about 1 mile. Make a slight left onto Geauga Lake Rd. Snake Hill Farm is in about 1 mile. Look for four mailboxes mounted on an old wagon frame.

Snake Hill Farm, 18173 Geauga Lake Rd., Chagrin Falls, OH 44023

Contact:
Lou and Savery Rorimer / 216-295-1105 /

http://www.snakehillfarm.com

Columbus, OH

Sunday, July 28, 2013
1 p.m.

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Tour Sunny Meadows Flower Farm, a seven acre urban flower farm only six miles from downtown Columbus, to learn about growing flowers sustainably and intensively. Farmers Steve and Gretel Adams specialize in mixed bouquets, growing a wide variety of cut flowers for local markets, especially varieties that are not easily shipped. They produce blooms for seven grocery stores, four farmers’ markets, florists across central Ohio, and for weddings and special events.

Directions: From the east, take I-70 W toward Columbus. Take the exit for Hamilton Rd. and turn left. Travel south on Hamilton Rd. 2.6 miles, then turn right on Winchester Pike. Turn left on Watkins Rd. and follow the signs to park. From Columbus, take I-70 E to Rte. 33 E toward Lancaster. Stay in the left lane to go straight through the light toward Winchester Pike. Follow Winchester Pike until you see Watkins Rd. and turn right. To park, turn into the first driveway on the right. From Athens, take Rte. 33 W toward Columbus. Take the Hamilton Rd. exit and turn right at the light. Travel north on Hamilton Rd. to Winchester Pike. Turn left on Winchester Pike and left again on Watkins Rd.

Sponsored by OEFFA as part of the 2013 Ohio Sustainable Farm Tour and Workshop Series, this tour is free and open to the public.

Sunny Meadows Flower Farm
3555 Watkins Rd., Columbus, OH 43232

Contact:
Milo Petruziello / (614) 421-2022 /

Steve and Gretel Adams / (614) 361-5102 /

http://www.oeffa.org/pdfs/farmtour2013.pdf

Cleveland, OH

Monday, July 29, 2013
6 - 8pm

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What’s bugging you? Learn to identify insects and diseases that are affecting your community garden plot. We’ll discuss insect lifecycles and pest management strategies to avoid and limit pest and disease damage.

Part of Cuyahoga County OSU Extension’s 2013 Urban Agriculture Workshop series. All workshops are free and open to the public.

Michael R. White Community Garden, 1000 E. 92nd St., Cleveland, OH

Contact:
/ 216-429-8200 /

Cincinnati, OH

Wednesday, July 31, 2013
6:30 - 8:30pm

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Learn to create the most versatile form of flower arrangement, the round centerpiece, which can also easily be formed into a nosegay. You will be able to create centerpieces for your table and bouquets for special occasions. This is the simplest of arrangements and great for beginners. Bring your own bowl or use one of ours, and we will also have bouquet holders for those doing bouquets.

Each class begins with flower cutting in the gardens of Turner Farm. Limited space available. Cost: $15.

Turner Farm, 7550 Given Rd., Cincinnati, OH

Contact:
www.turnerfarm.com / 513-561-7400 /

Cincinnati, OH

Wednesday, July 31, 2013
6:30 - 8:30pm

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Learn to create the most versatile form of flower arrangement, the round centerpiece, which can also easily be formed into a nosegay. You will be able to create centerpieces for your table and bouquets for special occasions. This is the simplest of arrangements and great for beginners. Bring your own bowl or use one of ours, and we will also have bouquet holders for those doing bouquets.

Each class begins with flower cutting in the gardens of Turner Farm. Limited space available. Cost: $15.

Turner Farm, 7550 Given Rd., Cincinnati, OH

Contact:
Turner Farm, 7550 Given Rd., Cincinnati, OH / 513-561-7400 /

Columbus, OH

Thursday, August 1, 2013
6:30pm

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Our classes are taught by a variety of experts including a veterinarian, environmental scientists, urban homesteaders, an herbalist, and farmers, all of whom receive 100% of the registration fees to fuel their projects.

City Folk’s Farm Shop, 4760 N. High St., Columbus, OH

Contact:
shawn@cityfolksfarmshop.com / 614-946-5553

http://www.cityfolksfarmshop.com

Marysville, OH

Saturday, August 3, 2013 through Sunday, August 4, 2013
3:30pm

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On Saturday, learn about the philosophy and science behind sustainable beekeeping methods and on Sunday, learn hands-on beekeeping techniques. Cost: $40/day.

Mockingbird Meadows Herbal Health Farm, 16671 Burns Rd., Marysville, OH

Contact:
www.mockingbirdmeadows.com / 614-354-5162

Cincinnati, OH

Saturday, August 3, 2013 through Sunday, August 4, 2013

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Saturday, August 3: Peterloon Estate. Community Dinner by the bite, 20th Anniversary Party for GCMGA, Ford hybrid/all-electric drive experiences, Special Guest: Roger Swain, 10-15 food and drink stations, Dinner – $60/person or $40/volunteers.

Sunday, August 4: Ault Park. Featuring: 70+ vendors at a resource fair of local businesses and organizations involved in sustainable practices; Demonstrations of gardening, cooking, energy efficiency, crafts, and more; Regional and National speakers focused on sustainability and community building; Price – Free & Open to the Public.

Confirmed Speakers: Roger Swain, Victory Garden, PBS; Carol Hewitt, Financing the Foodshed; Scott Beuerlein, Cincinnati Park Board; Dave Gammstetter, Cincinnati Zoo; Pam Simmons, Turpin Farms; Stay tuned for additional speakers.

2013 Sponsors: Edible Ohio Valley, GC Master Gardeners Association, Marilyn & Martin Wade, The Peterloon Foundation, Cincinnati Park Board, Local 127, Lavomatic Café, Ford Motor Company, Carriage House Farm, more to come.

Ault Park and Peterloon Estate

Contact:

http://www.ohiovalleygreenmarket.com/

Columbus, OH

Tuesday, August 6, 2013

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Our classes are taught by a variety of experts including a veterinarian, environmental scientists, urban homesteaders, an herbalist, and farmers, all of whom receive 100% of the registration fees to fuel their projects.

City Folk’s Farm Shop, 4760 N. High St., Columbus, OH

Contact:
shawn@cityfolksfarmshop.com / 614-946-5553

http://www.cityfolksfarmshop.com

Marysville, OH

Saturday, August 10, 2013
2pm

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Learn about edible weeds and how to prepare them. Cost: $30.

Mockingbird Meadows Herbal Health Farm, 16671 Burns Rd., Marysville, OH

Contact:
www.mockingbirdmeadows.com / 614-354-5162

Columbus, OH

Saturday, August 10, 2013
9am

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Our classes are taught by a variety of experts including a veterinarian, environmental scientists, urban homesteaders, an herbalist, and farmers, all of whom receive 100% of the registration fees to fuel their projects.

City Folk’s Farm Shop, 4760 N. High St., Columbus, OH

Contact:
shawn@cityfolksfarmshop.com / 614-946-5553

http://www.cityfolksfarmshop.com

Circleville, OH

Saturday, August 10, 2013
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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Beginning farmers and farmers new to agri-tourism or poultry production are invited to learn from the explorations, mistakes, and successes of beginning farmers Jenie and Patrick McGrath. Since 2009, the McGraths have used sustainable methods to raise all natural, chemical free
specialty crops and animals on their four acre farm.

Co-sponsored by Women Farm, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. this tour will focus on the McGraths’ diverse approaches to agritourism, including a family winery, bed and breakfast, and farm to table events. From 2-3 p.m. and 4-5 p.m., learn about the farm’s poultry business, which has grown to weekly sales of 350 dozen eggs. At 3 p.m., participate in a one hour “Think-Do” business management group consultation, during which the McGraths and Women Farm owners Sharon Sachs and Janie Marr Werum will consult with select pre-registered farmers about their own new or developing poultry enterprises.

Cost: Visitors may choose to participate in a wine tasting for $5 and a farm to table lunch for $20 per person. Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m. and only available by pre-registration. Vegetarian and vegan options are available by request. Visitors can also bring their own lunches and a picnic blanket.

Registration: To pre-register for lunch or to be considered as a featured farmer for the group consultation, contact Sharon Sachs at (800) 713-8575 Ext. 2 or sharon@womenfarm.com. For more information about Women Farm, go to www.womenfarm.com.

Directions: From Columbus, take Rte. 23 S through Circleville to Tarlton Rd. Turn left and travel east on Tarlton Rd. for about 10 miles. Manchester Hill Bed and Breakfast is the large brick house on the left side of road. From Chillicothe, take Rte. 159 N to Tarlton Rd. and turn
right. Manchester Hill Bed and Breakfast is on the right.

Sponsored by OEFFA as part of the 2013 Ohio Sustainable Farm Tour and Workshop Series, this tour is free and open to the public.

Manchester Hill Bed and Breakfast, Farm, and Winery
13160 Tarlton Rd., Circleville, OH 43113

Contact:
Milo Petruziello / (614) 421-2022 /

Jenie and Patrick McGrath / (614) 571-0750, /

http://www.oeffa.org/pdfs/farmtour2013.pdf

Hudson, OH

Sunday, August 11, 2013

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Outstanding In The Field comes to Thaxton's Organic Garlic Farm for a farm-to-table dinner prepared by Chef Brian Goodman of The Greenhouse Tavern.

Thaxton’s Organic Garlic Farm, 2710 Ravenna St., Hudson, OH

Contact:
www.thaxtonsorganicgarlic.com / 330-283-6137